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Who is the person who will be representing me if I do not have a lawyer?

Answered 14 years and 9 months ago by Bernard Huff (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
If you pursue an employment matter in federal court, youpetition andrequest the court to appoint an attorney to represent you if you can't afford an attorney. Otherwise, you have to hire one if you want to go to court. For federal and state administrative employment matters, an attorney is not needed in some instances.... Read More
If you pursue an employment matter in federal court, youpetition andrequest the court to appoint an attorney to represent you if you can't afford an... Read More

What does remand of discontinuance mean?

Answered 14 years and 9 months ago by Bernard Huff (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
When a legal matter/case is remanded, it goes back to the forum/jurisdiction where it was initially heard for further action. Check with the administrative law judge's office for more detailed answers to your concerns.
When a legal matter/case is remanded, it goes back to the forum/jurisdiction where it was initially heard for further action. Check with the... Read More

Can an employer force their employees to give blood?

Answered 14 years and 9 months ago by Bernard Huff (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Please contact and consult with the federal EEOC for a response to your questions.
Please contact and consult with the federal EEOC for a response to your questions.

Can a company announce who was part of the layoff?

Answered 14 years and 9 months ago by Steven Alan Fink (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
It may violate privacy rights of individuals. No reason to let anyone other than those employees who are losing their jobs.
It may violate privacy rights of individuals. No reason to let anyone other than those employees who are losing their jobs.

What is a catch all lawsuit?

Answered 14 years and 9 months ago by Bernard Huff (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
A catchall provision in a lawsuit may prefer to several things, including the statutes and causes of action in which a lawsuit is brought, the parties sued as well as the reliefbeing sought. Read your pleadings carefully to see how the catchall provision is applied and see the meaning of the word in the dictionary.... Read More
A catchall provision in a lawsuit may prefer to several things, including the statutes and causes of action in which a lawsuit is brought, the... Read More

What can I do if I feel my termination was handled inappropriately?

Answered 14 years and 10 months ago by Steven Alan Fink (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
You suffered no damage by their violations of policy and have no recourse against them.
You suffered no damage by their violations of policy and have no recourse against them.

Can I be fired for stepping down?

Answered 14 years and 10 months ago by Steven Alan Fink (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Indiana is an at-will employment state. This means they can terminate your for any reason or no reason, just not an illegal, discriminatory reason. In short, if they want to fire you for not working the hours they want, they can legally do so.
Indiana is an at-will employment state. This means they can terminate your for any reason or no reason, just not an illegal, discriminatory reason. ... Read More

What can I do if I lost a job opportuniyt due to a diluted urine sample?

Answered 14 years and 10 months ago by Steven Alan Fink (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
The only thing you can do is find another perfect job or see if you can take test again. Your mistake was in leaving for the funeral, but you had your priority.
The only thing you can do is find another perfect job or see if you can take test again. Your mistake was in leaving for the funeral, but you had... Read More

Can the company use a picture taken by a team member's cell phone?

Answered 14 years and 10 months ago by Bernard Huff (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Contact the EEOC or your State's fair employment agency for a response to your inquiry.
Contact the EEOC or your State's fair employment agency for a response to your inquiry.

Will collecting unemployment impact my SSD benefits?

Answered 14 years and 10 months ago by Bernard Huff (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
I suggest that you obtain and consult with an attorney who specializes in unemployment and worker's compensation law.
I suggest that you obtain and consult with an attorney who specializes in unemployment and worker's compensation law.

Is there a law that requires a specific amount of time to consider a severance agreement?

Answered 14 years and 10 months ago by Kollin Lawrence Rice (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
There is no requirement for how long you are given to consider an offer. However waivers of some rights allow a rescission period of from 7 to 30 days during which an agreement can be revoked (with repayment of all compensation, of course.) It is likely that a severance agreement will contain language about this sort of thing. You should review it carefully and consult with an attorney who will be better able to judge whether or not you have been presented with a fair agreement.... Read More
There is no requirement for how long you are given to consider an offer. However waivers of some rights allow a rescission period of from 7 to 30... Read More

What are my rights as an employee of a small business?

Answered 14 years and 10 months ago by Bernard Huff (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Please contact the federal EEOC, the Small Business Administration and your State's fair employment agency.In Indiana, it is the Civil Rights Commission. The EEOC has a website and provides answers to typical employment questions.
Please contact the federal EEOC, the Small Business Administration and your State's fair employment agency.In Indiana, it is the Civil Rights... Read More

Is it illegal to draw unemployment from one state and live in another?

Answered 14 years and 10 months ago by Bernard Huff (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Please check with your State's agency which is specifically charged with the payment of unemployment compensation. There are several factors which must be considered, including, but not limited to the length of one's employment with a company in another state and the length of one's residence in another state.... Read More
Please check with your State's agency which is specifically charged with the payment of unemployment compensation. There are several factors which... Read More